My Approach

As a trained as a Systemic Psychotherapist, difficulties are seen as relational and therefore treated as such rather than apportioning blame to any one individual. Therefore we work in a way that seeks to improve our relationships with couples, families, ourselves and those around us. Often life's experiences can have lasting impact and lead to disconnecting from others and loneliness. As a Therapist I believe we have the ability to discover the solutions we need with those close to us, to change / reconnect. Working together using this integrated relational approach can be very helpful. I see my role as one that is proactive; to explore and reflect together on what has happened and the future you seek; to ask those questions that you have always wanted asked, to explore with you possible solutions. This approach always seeks to work collaboratively, does not apportion blame and seeks to draw on the clients strengths, abilities and resources.

About Me

I have had a very varied background, living and working in many different settings both here in Northern Ireland, UK, Europe and West Africa. These experiences have shaped the person who I am today. Often have been very humbling experiences, changing my beliefs and values, not only to an acceptance of difference, but allowing difference to enrich my own life. I went from being brought up on a small farm, to becoming an aid worker overseas, to training in social work, to completing my MSc in Systemic and Family Psychotherapy at Queens University. I have practice the latter managing a substance use treatment centre in Belfast for the past 16 years, facilitating group therapy individual therapy and family therapy. The main focus of the work within the centre has been helping people to deal with trauma experiences either past or more recent.
I have a partner and 3 adult children.

I work with

• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
• Family Therapist
• Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapist
• Systemic Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Addiction